Where Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates stand on data centers, immigration, and Act 10
Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court election features Court of Appeals judges Maria S. Lazar and Chris Taylor competing for a ten-year term, with incumbent conservative Rebecca Bradley not seeking re-election. The race comes after recent competitive court elections in 2023 and 2025 that shifted the court's ideological balance. Key issues dividing the candidates include data centers, immigration policy, and Act 10 labor reforms.
Key Points
- Two Court of Appeals judges competing to replace retiring conservative incumbent Rebecca Bradley
- Election follows back-to-back competitive 2023 and 2025 Supreme Court races that altered the court's composition
- Campaign focuses on divisive issues including data center policy, immigration, and Act 10 union restrictions